Jack Chambers said judicial reviews were causing ‘paralysis’ in some flood defence projects

The mechanical engineer raised €3,000 in ‌48 hours with a crowdfunding appeal to pay for the safety equipment required on the Olympic stage.

The research also revealed that 61 per cent believe Ireland is less prepared than other European countries to defend against cybersecurity threats.

The forecaster is still warning of the continued risk of flooding in parts of the east.

Large areas of Ireland remain on alert today, with more heavy rain expected after flooding disrupted travel and public transport in Dublin and across the southeast yesterday, The Irish Times reports.

Emergency services responded to the incident on the pedestrianised North Earl Street shortly after 12.30pm.

In total, the council has received 58 submissions, with the bulk of those opposed to the application.

Luke Donnelly, of no fixed abode, had pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of his mother, Catherine Henry.

Michael Ibrahim’s barrister said he’d had "bright prospects" until he became injured and fell in with "a bad crowd"

The emergency department at Mercy University Hospital (MUH) in Cork city has been temporarily closed due to flooding

In certain circumstances, permission for exhumation of human remains is granted by local authorities in the form of an exhumation licence

Christian Munoz Sanchez, with an address in Barcelona, Spain, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply on May 2nd, 2025.

The jury has previously heard that Mr Lawlor and Mr Ryan were drinking together in the accused man's home throughout the day and had their first physical altercation at 8:30pm.

Justice Patrick McGrath said that it would be disproportionate to order the surrender of Paul Lomas (41) to Northern Ireland,

Catherine Connolly is on day two of her three-day official visit to Northern Ireland.

Stores are continuing to trade for the moment, but there are concerns for the 640 jobs in the 77 stores across Ireland.

The Irish Farmers’ Association and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association have called for his resignation.

It follows a Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) probe into alleged serious crime activity.

The Department of Justice said this will operate as an application-based scheme.

A number of Garda cars are on the scene, in addition to Dublin Fire Brigade units and ambulance personnel.